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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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